In 1989, on the realization that America's taste buds were heating up, Gil Tortolani opened up Gil's Gourmet Gallery and Hot Shop on Monterey's historic Cannery Row. Hot Shops, in those days, were a new thing: shops dedicated to making and/or selling specialty hot sauces. Gil's was one of the original Hot Shops in the nation, offering up rare treats like Gil's XXXtra Hot Garlic Salsa, one of the world's hottest salsas at the time, featuring habaneros and garlic fresh from neighboring Gilroy. The business quickly evolved and has grown year over year ever since.

An artful blend of dijon and stoneground mustard with a dash of heat from jalapeño peppers, and a touch of sweetness from champagne.